Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the music video premiere for “Illuminate,” by Norway’s Leprous.
The third single released from their upcoming album Malina—due out August 25—the video for “Illuminate” was shot in Romania with director Costin Chioreanu.
“‘Illuminate’ is one of the most groovy songs we've ever made,” the band said. “It's the Leprous people know, but in a fresh version. The abstract and dark video from Costin underlines the atmosphere of the song perfectly."
With Malina, Leprous have made every effort to try new ways of working, and push the boundaries of their sound in ways they had not originally set out to do.
“We feel with Malina that we've managed to achieve a natural sounding, organic album with great songs that still sounds modern. Organic doesn't necessarily equal ‘retro.’ While we still very much sound like Leprous, I believe that with this album we more accurately define as a rock band than a metal band," said frontman and keyboardist Einar Solberg.
"We're insanely proud of this album, and can't wait to share it with you all.”
Leprous will soon head out on an extensive headlining tour of Europe to promote Malina together with special guests Agent Fresco from Iceland, Australia's AlithiA, and fellow Norwegians Astrosaur. Tour dates are listed below the video.
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